Thermal-transfer printing is the printing method which contents are applied to paper by melting a coating of ribbon, in contrast to direct thermal printing.

Art Paper

Most commonly used material and most economic option.

Non-waterproof, tear-able.

Ribbon: Wax, WaxResin

PPNg White

Material with a white glossy surface. 

Waterproof, tearproof

Ribbon: WaxResin, Resin

Cenic YUPO

Material with white matt surface.

Waterproof, semi tearproof.

Ribbon: WaxResin, Resin

Transparent OPP

Transparent labels, with printed I-mark on the back.

Waterproof, tearproof.

Ribbon: WaxResin, Resin

Matt Silver Polyester

Material with matt silver surface, because it is polyester, it is suitable for more heavy duty uses, such as outdoor usage.

Waterproof, weatherproof, tearproof.

Ribbon: WaxResin, Resin

White Polyester

Most durable option of all, but also the most expensive of all the options. Super heavy duty usage when coupled with resin ribbon.

Waterproof, weatherproof, tearproof.

Ribbon: WaxResin, Resin

Direct Thermal Labels

In contrast with thermal transfer printing, direct thermal "prints" its contents by directly heating the paper, which is a special type of material which blackens when heated. Thus, no ribbon is required for direct thermal printing.